Sep 22 WATCH: Putin urges end to sanctions to boost world economy By Daria Litvinova, Angela Charlton, Associated Press In a somewhat muted speech for the often tough-talking Russian leader, Putin told the U.N.’s 75th anniversary gathering that countries need to work together better to fight the virus and other global problems. Continue reading
Sep 18 Russian military says U.S. flights near Crimea fuel tensions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Russian military on Friday accused the U.S. and its allies of provoking tensions in the Black Sea region with a sharp increase in the number of bomber patrols and intelligence flights. Continue reading
Sep 14 Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny able to leave his bed By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Germany announced that French and Swedish labs have confirmed its findings that Navalny was poisoned with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. Continue reading
Sep 12 10,000 women march to demand that Belarus president resign By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press About 10,000 women marched noisily through the Belarusian capital on Saturday, beating pots and pans and shouting for the resignation of the country’s authoritarian president in the 35th consecutive day of large anti-government protests. Continue reading
Sep 10 Russian, Ukrainian lawmaker accused of U.S. election interference By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The criminal charges accuse the Russian national of stealing American identities to open fraudulent banking accounts and promote messaging aimed at undermining confidence in the political system. Continue reading
Sep 09 Serbia suspends war games in Belarus, alleges E.U. 'pressure' By Associated Press Serbia has suspended all foreign military exercises on the eve of planned maneuvers with Russia in Belarus. Serbian Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin said the government’s decision came “after tremendous and undeserved pressure” from the European Union. Continue reading
Sep 08 House lawmakers ask for probe into Russian poisoning case By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The top Democrat and the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee asked President Donald Trump to examine whether chemical weapons were used by Russia against Alexei Navalny. Continue reading
Sep 07 Russia's Alexei Navalny out of coma, is responsive, hospital says By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's condition has improved, allowing doctors to take him out of an induced coma, the German hospital treating him said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 04 Russia publishes virus vaccine results, weeks after approval By Associated Press The authors noted that participants were only followed for 42 days, the study sample was small and there was no placebo or control vaccine used. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 6:47 Russia 'launders' disinformation by using fake personas, U.S. writers By Nick Schifrin The U.S. intelligence community has made it clear that when it comes to foreign interference in American elections, 2016 was only the beginning. As November approaches, efforts to persuade voters and sow disinformation and mistrust are growing. Nick Schifrin reports… Continue watching